Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born diplomat Arun Kumar Sahu has been named as India’s next Ambassador to Bulgaria, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. Sahu, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from Deogarh, is expected to take up his new role soon. Sahu, a 1996-batch IFS officer, currently serves as Additional Secretary (Central Europe) in…
Bhubaneswar: A towering 108 ft monumental national flag, symbolizing unity, pride, and patriotism, was inaugurated today at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. The flag, installed by the Flag Foundation of India, stands as a proud landmark within the university, celebrating the spirit of the nation. The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also oversees the portfolios of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, chaired a crucial review meeting to address the recovery of pending electricity duties from industrial units. The review focused on arrears accumulated from industrial units’ self-generation and consumption of electricity. Officials provided a detailed…
Mumbai: In a gruesome maritime disaster, at least 13 persons drowned, including three Indian Navy sailors plus another 99 were rescued from the Arabian Sea when a naval speedboat on engine-trials lost control and abruptly rammed into a chockful passenger ferry, near the Raigad Coast, off Gateway of India, here on Wednesday evening, officials said. The…
Mumbai: Reliance Jio has introduced JioTag Go, India’s first tracker compatible with Google’s Find My Device Network. This innovative, coin-sized device allows users to seamlessly track their valuables globally via the Google Find My Device app, available on the Google Play Store. Leveraging nearby Android devices for real-time location updates, the JioTag Go offers unmatched…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Sargiful Utsav 2024 was inaugurated today in Bhubaneswar, marking a grand celebration of tribal creativity, talent, and cultural heritage. Organized by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, the three-day festival was formally opened by Rabi Narayan Naik, Minister for PR&DW and Rural Development, in the presence of…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated Odia literary figure Baishnab Charan Samal has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024. He will be honored for his essay book Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti, a work that delves into spiritual contemplation and humanistic sentiments, earning widespread acclaim for its profound insights. Samal, widely respected as an…
Brisbane: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Ashwin revealed his decision at the end of the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Brisbane, which ended in a draw due to rain. “This will be my last day as an Indian cricketer in all formats at the international level. I…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI) today in New Delhi. In his speech, Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized the significance of the rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution for minorities as the nation celebrates 75 years of the Constitution’s adoption. He…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned academician, journalist, author, and writer Dr. Ram Krishna Rajput from Uttar Pradesh has donated his invaluable archival collection to the National Archives of India. The collection, entitled “Dr. Ram Krishna Rajput Collection,” includes ancient manuscripts in multiple languages, rare photographs, handwritten maps, rare books, and thousands of designs created by local textile designers….
